Emergency Roof Repair in College Station, Texas

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 16 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in College Station, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In College Station: 39 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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The first half hour of a roof emergency

Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    Make the room safe

    Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Catch the water, do not chase it

    Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.

  3. Minutes 15 to 25

    Photograph it and write down the time

    Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both. In Texas, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 15 days (Tex. Ins. Code §542.055(a)(1)), so the clock starts when you report it.

  4. Minutes 25 to 30

    Call, and ask four things

    Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For Texas: No statewide roofing license; permit rules are set locally. 16 of the 17 roofers listed for College Station are based in town; 17 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover College Station are based

17 roofers are listed for College Station. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.

By distance from College Station

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles17
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
College Station, TXin town16
Bryan, TX41

Miles are straight-line from the town centre to College Station's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.

A severe College Station hail event can puncture older membrane or create impact fractures that let the next rain through — if you see daylight through a vent or active dripping, emergency patching cannot wait on an insurance timeline. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.

College Station in numbers

Public records for College Station and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #199of 209College Station ranks #199 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980 (low end).
  • #176of 209College Station ranks #176 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
  • #36of 209College Station ranks #36 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value.
  • #45of 209College Station ranks #45 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 1 2017 11 2018 2 2019 14 2020 11 2021 2 2022 2 2023 4 2024 33 2025 1 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
20171
201811
20192
202014
202111
20222
20232
20244
202533
2026*1

81 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 8.9 per represented full year. 2025 had the most events among represented full years: 33.

2026 covers only January to June: NOAA's file ends there, so it is not counted as the worst year or in the yearly average.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*

When storms hit College Station

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 1 Feb 46 Mar 22 Apr 13 May 1 Jun 0 Jul 0 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 2 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb1
Mar46
Apr22
May13
Jun1
Jul0
Aug0
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec2

Most hail reports come in March; the season runs March to May. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around College Station

  • 19 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 138 people; 74% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $46,030 a year (Texas).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

College Station storm record: Brazos County

What the National Weather Service logged in Brazos County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 338 ft (103 m)Elevation

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  • 621 to 1.74 in
  • 121.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 32.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 3 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

77 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
March 18, 2018 3 in, about the size of a teacup 11 College Station
April 8, 2021 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 11 (Cll)Easterwd Fld Co
March 15, 2025 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 31 College Station
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

March 15, 2025

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 5 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF2 · April 24, 2019

It stayed on the ground for 1.74 miles and was up to 100 yards wide. The tornado caused significant damage to one residential home and four warehouse and commercial buildings. Damage to the warehouse and commercial buildings was EF-2 with surrounding EF-0 to EF-1 damage.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

85 mph · June 3, 2023

A 74 knot wind gust was measured at the Kyle Field mesonet station on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Brazos County includes a 85-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF2 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

What it costs in College Station

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for College Station labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 3.2% of the median College Station home value ($326,500).

Source: Census ACS (College Station city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full College Station cost guide by material →

What College Station's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • A severe College Station hail event can puncture a roof outright; if you see daylight or active dripping, emergency patching can't wait on an insurance timeline.

Roofers in College Station, TX

17 listed (1 based in nearby towns). Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Emergency Roof Repair in College Station: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in College Station?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving College Station, TX. This is a general roofing directory; confirm emergency roof repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Will insurance pay for storm-related emergency roof repair in College Station?
Coverage, deductibles and reporting deadlines depend on your policy and circumstances. Document damage safely, contact your insurer promptly and ask for a written repair scope. This directory cannot determine coverage.
How fast can a roofer reach College Station?
17 roofers are listed for College Station: 16 based in town and 17 within 25 miles of the city centre. None of them has told us it runs an emergency crew, and our roster holds no response times, so we cannot promise an arrival time. Call first, ask when a crew can be on site and what the tarp fee is, then send the request so a second roofer is lined up.
When is hail season in College Station?
March is the worst month: 54% of the 85 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to May. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near College Station?
The largest hail NOAA logged near College Station measured 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. Hail of an inch or more fell on 20 days in the same record. The biggest day was March 18, 2018, with 11 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
How many roofing companies work around College Station?
The Census Bureau counts 19 roofing companies with payroll in Brazos County, employing about 138 people. 73.7% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $46,030 a year (BLS).
How long does a Texas insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Texas sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge your claim within 15 days (Tex. Ins. Code §542.055(a)(1)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Texas claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/tx.
How old are the homes in College Station, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in College Station was built in 1998, and 19% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost. The area sees about 15 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What qualifies as a roofing emergency in College Station?
True roofing emergencies involve active water entering living spaces — especially near electrical — large sections of missing shingles or membrane after a storm, visible structural damage such as sagging decking, a fallen tree or large branch on the roof, or any situation where interior damage is actively worsening. When in doubt, call: water damage compounds rapidly and repairs that cost hundreds of dollars addressed same-day can cost thousands if left overnight into framing and insulation.
What does emergency roof repair cost in College Station?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most College Station properties, depending on roof size and accessibility. Permanent emergency repairs — patching damaged sections, replacing blown-off shingles — cost $500 to $3,000 for typical scopes. After-hours and weekend emergency calls typically add a dispatch fee on top of material and labor. If the damage is storm-related, document it before work begins: most homeowner policies cover emergency storm repairs, and the documentation anchors your claim.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in Texas?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.